Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LAYGARTH DRIVE, HD5 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAYGARTH DRIVE, HD5 0BG.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HD5 0BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HD5 0BG's 71% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD5 0BG is a well-regarded residential area on Laygarth Drive, 0.2km from Lascelles Hall in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD5 0BG represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00056393 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 0BG. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 242,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HD5 0BG is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting87
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.3 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.4 km
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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Beaumont Arms0.7 km
  • Lepton Liberal Club0.2 km
  • Waterloo Subs Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Jcs Convenience Store0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Icicles Ltd0.7 km
  • Cardamon Green0.3 km
  • The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Mcdonalds0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Ho Wah0.8 km
  • New Spice House0.8 km
  • Tuttis0.8 km
  • Mexi Bean Express Huddersfield0.7 km
  • Pizza Shack0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton3.1 km
  • Mirfield3.7 km
  • Huddersfield3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Road Thistle Hill0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Quarry Lane0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Tandem Way0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Lascelles Hall Road0.4 km